“Normalized male vulnerability”- Summer House fans applaud Jesse Solomon for opening up about cancer journey

Summer House season 8 aired a brand new episode on Thursday, May 16, 2024. During the segment, fans saw Jesse Solomon open up to West Wilson about feeling nervous about the results of his upcoming test. The cast member was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2017 and had been "cancer-free" for the past four years.

In this week's episode, Jesse opened up to West about feeling scared about his cancer coming back, and cried. He went to New York to get tested. He told West and Ciara over the phone that he felt something "separate" and that his doctor also believed something was wrong. Once he was back at the house, West offered Jesse support.

Fans of the Bravo show took to social media to chime in on the segment and applauded Jesse for being vulnerable on camera.

"I actually admire the cr*p out of West and Jesse’s conversation regarding Jesse’s health. They have single-handedly normalized male vulnerability and we’re incredibly brave for showcasing something that’s never highlighted on television. I love their friendship #SummerHouse," one person wrote.

"West straight up THERE wih a shoulder on cry on and some really good advice for his boy Jesse Solomon . Good Job West. and when that bed snapped dude #Summerhouse," another person wrote.

"Jesse and West’s supportive friendship, deep conversations and honest true emotions is the reality in reality tv, #SummerHouse," a fan wrote on X.

Summer House season 8 fans further said:

"This is one of the most heartwarming pieces of reality television between two men I feel like I’ve ever seen. I love the friendship West & Jesse have. #SummerHouse," a fan wrote.

"Friendship Goals - Jesse is scared and he’s crying and West is holding him and my hearts exploding. #f*ckcancer #SummerHouse," a person wrote.

"Guys IDC IDC I'm a West stan!! Love how he's being supportive of Jesse! #Summerhouse," another person wrote.

"What an overall sad and not fun episode of #summerhouse. And it should put it all in perspective that with what everyone is dealing with, Jesse is dealing with the possibility of cancer returning," one person wrote.

"I want to give Jessie the biggest hug ever! Seeing him and his mom talking about how hard it was to break the news about the cancer was so real, my mom had a similar convo with her mom and siblings a few weeks ago. #SummerHouse, another person wrote.

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West comforts Jesse Solomon about upcoming test in Summer House season 8 episode 13

In Summer House season 8 episode 13, titled Excess Baggage, Jesse broke down crying while in an off-camera conversation with West Wilson. He told West that he was "f*cking sick" of "this sh*t," as he sobbed.

Soon after, the two made their way into the house and had another private conversation in the bedroom while the others wondered what was happening. West gave him a hug and told the Summer House cast member that he couldn't run away from his feelings.

Jesse told West that he was uncomfortable being emotional and vulnerable. However, West reassured him that it was okay.

"You're going through the biggest sh*t, maybe ever, in your life. It's one thing to pretend that you're like cool with relationships or whatever, but like, you don't need to try to pretend you're cool with f*cking cancer. Sometimes emotions, I think, you gotta, like, especially big ones, you gotta f*cking wear 'em," West said.

Jesse Solomon told the Summer House newcomer that he felt something in his "nut" and told him he was scared. West hugged him and told him he was okay. Jesse said that hopefully he would be fine.

Summer House season 8 will return next week with another episode on Bravo.